Colombo, July 01, 2021: The inaugural edition of the highly successful Lanka Premier League (LPL) reached a cumulative audience of 557 million people through TV, digital-social space and traditional media outlets. Sponsors enjoyed a media evaluation (visibility) of $54.5m and title sponsor MY11CIRCLE enjoyed a ROI of 9.85x. Innovative Production Group FZE is the official right holders of Lanka Premier League (LPL) for 2020-2024. It believes within the next few years, the Lanka Premier League is going to be a highly successful T20 League in the World. Print, electronic and online media too played a very key role in making LPL a huge success taking its daily coverage to 184 million readers across the globe.

Realme has introduced the Dizo GoPods D and Dizo Wireless earphones during the first product launch of its new sub-brand. The event also saw the announcement of a Beard Trimmer, Hair Dryer and a pair of wired earphones under the Buds brand. The Realme Dizo GoPods D are TWS earphones with 10mm driver and 110ms latency in the dedicated game mode. The Dizo Wireless are neckband earphones built for comfort, previously available as Realme Buds Wireless. Realme Hair DryerThe price of the Realme Hair Dryer is INR1,999 ($27) and will start selling on July 5 at Realme.com and Flipkart.

Boris Johnson today said it is 'ever clearer' that the UK's vaccination drive has 'broken the link' between coronavirus infections and deaths as he insisted the nation is now in the 'final furlong' of lockdown. Mr Johnson said he believes the UK's vaccine rollout has 'broken that link between infection and mortality and that is an amazing thing'. Boris Johnson is pushing for the lifting of mask laws in almost all settings to help return life to 'as near normal as possible'. The proposals reflect growing confidence in Government that the vaccination rollout has severely weakened the link between infections, and hospitalisations and deaths. Speaking on a visit to a Nissan car factory in Sunderland, Mr Johnson said the statistics demonstrated the effectiveness of coronavirus vaccines.

Gary Giles, 69, saw the reptiles in a pond at Turtle Back Zoo in West Orange, New Jersey, and he couldn't help but film their 'daily struggle'. Footage shows one turtle emerge from the water gripping the rotating log, but as he shuffles inches forward to reach the top, the log spins and throws him over the other side. People, turtles, and this was their daily struggle. 'I added the voice over just to make it interesting and to highlight that struggle.' He said he has been shocked that almost 500,000 people have liked his video since it was posted on the internet.

Top Korean car maker Kia’s bold new logo is grabbing attention in Sri Lanka as the brand’s local distributor begins its roll out across multiple touch points as part of a phased adoption of the new brand persona unveiled internationally earlier this year. The introduction of the new logo represents Kia’s ambitions to establish a leadership position in the future mobility industry by revamping nearly all facets of its business. The rising angles of the logo embody Kia’s rising ambitions for the brand, and more importantly, what it offers customers. Kia is a global mobility brand with a vision to create sustainable mobility solutions for consumers, communities, and societies around the world. Kia Motors (Lanka), has represented the Kia brand in Sri Lanka since 1996 and been instrumental in making it one of the most popular automobile brands in the country.

Spain's teenage sensation Pedri will have the final say on whether or not he competes for his country at the Olympics. Pedri has played a staggering 60 games so far in what is his maiden season in Spain's top flight. Pedri has played a staggering 60 games so far in what is his maiden season in Spain's top flightPedri played 52 games for Barcelona last season as well as eight for Spain. In 2008 Lionel Messi wanted to represent Argentina at the Beijing Olympic Games but Barcelona were adamant he would not go. Barcelona are not the only club upset at players being called up to the Olympic squad.

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) and CHEC Port City Colombo signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance the capital markets in Sri Lanka by taking advantage of the Port City Colombo’s special emphasis of the Colombo International Financial Center, in order to establish a regionally recognized financial exchange within the country’s borders. The MoU was signed with the objective of working on a collective mission to establish an International Multi-Currency Exchange within the Port City Colombo. Mr. Dumith Fernando Chairman Colombo Stock Exchange said: “The CSE is pleased to take the initiative with this first step of signing a MOU with the CHEC Port City Colombo to work towards the further development of the capital market in Sri Lanka. Through this initiative we are planning to partner an International Stock Exchange that will bring a new dimension to the Capital market and cater to the requirements of the Port City as well as issuers and investors regionally.”Mr. Jiang Houliang, Managing Director of CHEC Port City Colombo, said: “We are excited to work with CSE in establishing an International Stock Exchange in Port City. We strongly believe that with the right infrastructure and business friendly policies, we would succeed in positioning Port City Colombo as an attractive location for regional listings, which would be a gateway for companies around the world to access new investment opportunities.”Post Views: 4

'My mother raised me to be a global citizen, with eyes open to sometimes harsh realities,' Miss Markle revealed. 'I like to think he was drawn to her sweet eyes and her Afro, plus their shared love of antiques,' Miss Markle wrote. Thomas Markle Junior, 50, has been bankrupt once and divorced twice:: HALF BROTHER: Thomas Markle JuniorThomas Markle Junior, 50, has been bankrupt once, divorced twice and faced trial on gun charges before the case was dropped. Thomas has two sons, Tyler and Thomas Markle III, with his ex-wife, florist Tracy Dooley, whom he divorced in 2001. The 71-year-old lives in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and has been complimentary about Miss Markle.

The stories of modern saints tend to blend together because they all have taken this path, with rare exceptions. Here are ten Catholic saints with wild origin stories. 10 Saint George, the Dragon-SlayerSaint George and the Dragon – Into the Maw of Danger – Extra MythologyLike many early saints, Saint George (who lived in/around the 3rd century) survives in somewhat vague and conflicting accounts from multiple sources. 4 Saint Quiteria6 Saints Who Were Notorious CriminalsSaint Quiteria is the most famous of the Nonuplet Sisters, and yes, they were actual nonuplets. Perpetua and Felicity HDThese are actually two saints, but their stories are so intertwined we’ll keep them together.

The Securities and Exchange Commission said it is probing unusual price movement of shares of LOLC Development Finance or NIFL and has already called for information from the CSE. “The SEC has also observed the unusual price movement of this share and has already called for information from the CSE. The SEC too is evaluating the manner in which transactions have taken place. “We have also observed in some social media platforms that this share has been promoted. The Securities and Exchange Commission said if it finds any market malpractice, stern action will be taken against those who have been involved.

Opera on Chrome OS comes with a set of unique functionalities, including built-in messengers, a free, unlimited built-in VPN, ad blocking and tracker blockingOSLO, Norway, July 1, 2021/ — Today, Opera (www.Opera.com) (NASDAQ: OPRA) becomes the world’s first alternative browser optimized for Chromebooks. The Opera Browser brings many unique features previously unavailable on the Chrome OS platform, including a free, unlimited, no-log browser VPN, built-in messengers, ad blocker, cookie dialog blocker and color themes. Even with their growing popularity, Chromebooks had until now lacked a full-featured browser alternative to Chrome that was optimized for these specific devices. Opera is the first alternative browser optimized for Chromebook that gives them that choice. The Opera browser is the browser of choice for millions of people worldwide.

Disciplinary action has been called against the superiors of the police personnel who were involved in the recent legal irregularities, Sri Lanka Police said. Minister of Public Security Sarath Weerasekara has issued these directives to the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Police Media Spokesperson Senior DIG Ajith Rohana said.

A private bus traveling from Batticaloa to Colombo has been taken in police custody in the Grandpass area for violating inter-provincial travel restrictions, Police Spokesman Senior DIG Ajith Rohana said. The driver of the bus, his assistant and 38 passengers were taken into police custody. It was revealed that the passengers of the bus had also taken their motorcycles in the bus to Colombo. Meanwhile, 403 people have been arrested for violating quarantine laws in the past day. Accordingly, 45,935 persons have been arrested for violating the quarantine laws so far, said Police Media Spokesman Senior DIG Ajith Rohana.

Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa has appealed to all industrialists and businessmen to protect their employees and face the challenges caused by the Covid pandemic instead of dismissing them. This was stated in a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Media Unit. The Prime Minister made these remarks at a discussion held at Temple Trees on the issues faced by the Sri Lanka Apparel Brands Association and the Sri Lanka Retailers Association. Delegates spoke on issues such as obtaining bank loan concessions, resolving issues in opening letters of credit, vaccinating garment workers, obtaining permission to open readymade garment shops as per Covid guidelines, Employees Provident Fund and Employees Trust Fund issues. Representatives of those unions said it was difficult to keep employees in business and that they had no choice but to lay them off.

Fans have praised Andy Lee for getting the AstraZeneca Covid vaccine on Thursday. The 40-year-old comedian shared a picture to Instagram while sitting at a doctor's clinic and revealed he had the jab. 'You're setting a great example': Fans have praised comedian Andy Lee (pictured) for getting the AstraZeneca jab on Thursday'Disappointed not to get a lollipop at the end (only negative),' he joked. Fans praised the comedian for getting the jab, with one person commenting: 'Great example Andy.' Setting a great example,' one person commented.